Whisky Whiskey

The Tomintoul Distillery on the Glenlivet Estate tout themselves as being The Gentle Dram. I test this statement and also cover some of the history behind The Glenlivet Estate and its various distilleries over the decades.

With John Chidgey.

The relatively new Glendalough Irish Distillery has produced a series of interesting Whiskies, including their Pot Still release. Will the surprising sweetness win me over and make me smile? Let’s dive in and check it out.

With John Chidgey.

I try a lightly Peated Japanese Whisky that was the first Japanese Whisky I’d tried at the time. Despite my misgivings about Peated Whisky, I give it a good go and the score might just surprise you.

With John Chidgey.

I try the famous Glenfiddich 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, talk a little about the distillery and I also walk through my Whisky rating system.

With John Chidgey.

I try the entry level Jameson Original Irish Whiskey after finding a 200mL bottle on a throw out bin. Was it there for a reason? I begin to wonder, but let’s try it anyway. Also discuss the phenomenon of a Neck Pour and bottle headspace.

With John Chidgey.